The most extraordinary and dedicated members of our legal profession have been recognised at the 2014 Law Society Excellence Awards.
BBC journalist Mishal Husain hosted last night’s ceremony at the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge, which set the scene for the most prestigious awards in the legal calendar, with over 600 people in attendance.
The Awards reward outstanding achievement in areas such as pro bono, marketing and communications, diversity, client service and business. There were ten winners in the group categories and six winners in the individual categories. There were 24 highly commended awards in total.
Law Society president Andrew Caplen said:
“Last night was a celebration of the remarkable work of individual solicitors as well as the successes and innovations of practices and firms, both large and small. It was a triumph.
“Rarely do you get such a breadth of talent under one roof and it is heartening to see the continuous good work that makes our profession what it is. I am glad the Law Society, through the Excellence Awards, is able to formally recognise this good work, which usually takes place quietly, out of the spotlight and as a result of many long hours.
“I congratulate each winner, highly commended and shortlisted entrant. It was a tough call for the judging panel, who had to pick winners from a really exceptional bunch of people.”
